About Us
LULAC
The Mission of the League of
United Latin American Citizens
is to advance the economic
condition, educational
attainment, political influence,
health and civil rights of the
Hispanic population of the
United States.
United Latin American Citizens
is to advance the economic
condition, educational
attainment, political influence,
health and civil rights of the
Hispanic population of the
United States.
LULAC Council 4871
- The Rainbow Council
- The Rainbow Council
What is LULAC?
In its history of over 75 years, LULAC has worked to bring about many of the
positive social and economic changes that Hispanic Americans have seen.
In 1945, a California LULAC Council successfully sued to integrate the Orange
County School System, which had been segregated on the grounds that Mexican
children were "more poorly clothed and mentally inferior to white children."
Additionally, in 1954, LULAC brought another landmark case, Hernandez vs. the
State of Texas, to protest the fact that not a single Mexican American in Texas had
ever been called to jury duty. The Supreme Court ruled this exclusion
unconstitutional.
Since that time, LULAC has fought for voting rights and full access to the political
process, and equal educational opportunity for Hispanic children.
It has been a long and often difficult struggle, but LULAC's record of activism
continues to this day, as LULAC councils across the nation hold voter registration
drives and citizenship awareness sessions, sponsor health fairs and tutorial
programs, and raise scholarship money for the LULAC National Scholarship Fund.
This fund, in conjunction with the LNESC (LULAC National Educational Service
Centers), has assisted almost 10 percent of the 1.1 million students who have
gone to college.
LULAC's activism has extended to the realm of language and cultural rights as
well. In response to an alarming increase in xenophobia and anti-Hispanic
sentiment, LULAC councils have fought back by holding seminars and public
symposiums on language and immigration issues, and its officers have spoken
out on television and radio against the "English Only" movement to limit the public
(and in some cases, private) use of minority languages.
positive social and economic changes that Hispanic Americans have seen.
In 1945, a California LULAC Council successfully sued to integrate the Orange
County School System, which had been segregated on the grounds that Mexican
children were "more poorly clothed and mentally inferior to white children."
Additionally, in 1954, LULAC brought another landmark case, Hernandez vs. the
State of Texas, to protest the fact that not a single Mexican American in Texas had
ever been called to jury duty. The Supreme Court ruled this exclusion
unconstitutional.
Since that time, LULAC has fought for voting rights and full access to the political
process, and equal educational opportunity for Hispanic children.
It has been a long and often difficult struggle, but LULAC's record of activism
continues to this day, as LULAC councils across the nation hold voter registration
drives and citizenship awareness sessions, sponsor health fairs and tutorial
programs, and raise scholarship money for the LULAC National Scholarship Fund.
This fund, in conjunction with the LNESC (LULAC National Educational Service
Centers), has assisted almost 10 percent of the 1.1 million students who have
gone to college.
LULAC's activism has extended to the realm of language and cultural rights as
well. In response to an alarming increase in xenophobia and anti-Hispanic
sentiment, LULAC councils have fought back by holding seminars and public
symposiums on language and immigration issues, and its officers have spoken
out on television and radio against the "English Only" movement to limit the public
(and in some cases, private) use of minority languages.
Summer 2005
April 9, 2006
May 18, 2006
May 25, 2006
Thousands of Gay, Lesbian,
Bisexual and Transgender
Latinos and Latinas take part in
MegaMarcha rallies across the
nation. This event helps
resurrect the idea put forth by
LULAC Dallas leaders.
Bisexual and Transgender
Latinos and Latinas take part in
MegaMarcha rallies across the
nation. This event helps
resurrect the idea put forth by
LULAC Dallas leaders.
Longtime LULAC Leader Renato
De Los Santos recruits
members for a new LULAC
Council made up of LGBT
people at the Valiente meeting,
an organization of DFW LGBTQ
Latinos and Latinas. He
successfully recruits 12 people.
De Los Santos recruits
members for a new LULAC
Council made up of LGBT
people at the Valiente meeting,
an organization of DFW LGBTQ
Latinos and Latinas. He
successfully recruits 12 people.
Interim officers are selected and
the new council is named "Gay
LULAC." Interim officers are
Corey Slover, president; Suzanne
Hickman, vice president; Zhyla
Alvarado, treasurer; Jesse Garcia,
secretary; and Paty Mancha,
parliamentarian.
the new council is named "Gay
LULAC." Interim officers are
Corey Slover, president; Suzanne
Hickman, vice president; Zhyla
Alvarado, treasurer; Jesse Garcia,
secretary; and Paty Mancha,
parliamentarian.
LGBT community meets with
LULAC Dallas leaders to talk
about defeating the constitutional
ban on same-sex marriage in
Texas. They advise us to form
own chapter in order to bring this
issue to the table.
LULAC Dallas leaders to talk
about defeating the constitutional
ban on same-sex marriage in
Texas. They advise us to form
own chapter in order to bring this
issue to the table.
History of
LULAC Council 4871
LULAC Council 4871
LULAC Council 4871 - The Dallas Rainbow Council
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June 12, 2006
LULAC National President Hector
Flores inaugurates the council in
front of 55 people, including
several LULAC state leaders, in
the Oak Lawn neighborhood.
Flores inaugurates the council in
front of 55 people, including
several LULAC state leaders, in
the Oak Lawn neighborhood.
July 25, 2006
Gay LULAC has its first monthly
meeting. The guest speaker is
Lena Levario, who goes on to
become a district court judge in
November.
meeting. The guest speaker is
Lena Levario, who goes on to
become a district court judge in
November.
November 28, 2006
Gay LULAC elects permanent
officers for 2007: President Oscar
Gutierrez, Vice President Paty
Mancha, Treasurer Zhyla
Alvarado, Secretary Jesse Garcia,
and Parliamentarian Cesar
Reyna.
officers for 2007: President Oscar
Gutierrez, Vice President Paty
Mancha, Treasurer Zhyla
Alvarado, Secretary Jesse Garcia,
and Parliamentarian Cesar
Reyna.
January 23, 2007
Gay LULAC hosts its first
fundraiser at the Fairmont Hotel in
downtown Dallas. We raised
nearly $500 in two hours.
fundraiser at the Fairmont Hotel in
downtown Dallas. We raised
nearly $500 in two hours.
February 27, 2007
Gay LULAC officially changes its
name to LULAC Council 4871 -
The Dallas Rainbow Council. The
new name allows the group to be
inclusive all members of Council
4871 who are LGBT, Straight,
Women, Men, Hispanic, Black,
White and Asian.
name to LULAC Council 4871 -
The Dallas Rainbow Council. The
new name allows the group to be
inclusive all members of Council
4871 who are LGBT, Straight,
Women, Men, Hispanic, Black,
White and Asian.
Creating dialogue between the
Hispanic and LGBT
community which have a
common goal: full equality.
Hispanic and LGBT
community which have a
common goal: full equality.
Who is considered Hispanic?
According to wikipedia.org, Hispanic is one of several terms of ethnicity employed
to categorize any person, of any racial background, of any country and of any
religion who has at least one ancestor from the people of Spain or
Spanish-speaking Latin America, whether or not the person has Spanish ancestry.
It is therefore not a racial term, although as used in the United States it often
carries racial connotations. The term was first adopted in the United States by the
administration of Richard Nixon and has since been used as a broad form of
classification in the U.S. census, local and federal employment, mass media, and
business market research.
to categorize any person, of any racial background, of any country and of any
religion who has at least one ancestor from the people of Spain or
Spanish-speaking Latin America, whether or not the person has Spanish ancestry.
It is therefore not a racial term, although as used in the United States it often
carries racial connotations. The term was first adopted in the United States by the
administration of Richard Nixon and has since been used as a broad form of
classification in the U.S. census, local and federal employment, mass media, and
business market research.
How many Hispanics are in the U.S.?
The estimated Hispanic population of the United States as of July 1, 2005, is
42.7 million, making people of Hispanic origin the nation’s largest ethnic or race
minority. Hispanics constituted 14 percent of the nation’s total population. (This
estimate does not include the 3.9 million residents of Puerto Rico.) Source:
Census Bureau.
42.7 million, making people of Hispanic origin the nation’s largest ethnic or race
minority. Hispanics constituted 14 percent of the nation’s total population. (This
estimate does not include the 3.9 million residents of Puerto Rico.) Source:
Census Bureau.
Why is LULAC needed?
Economics: The official poverty rate for the nation is 12.6 percent (national
average). The Hispanic poverty rate is 21.8 percent, while non-Hispanic Whites
average 8.3 percent. This means that one in five Hispanics struggles to make a
living - leading to a disadvantaged life. Source: Census Bureau.
Justice: The Federal Bureau of Investigation annual reports shows Hate Crimes
toward Hispanics is steadily rising. Look at the statistics...
Year Incidents Offenses Victims
2005 522 660 722
2004 475 611 646
2003 426 529 595
Source: FBI.gov
Education: According to the National Center for Education Statistics...
1. Hispanic students have retention and suspension/expulsion rates that are
higher than those of Whites.
2. Hispanic students have higher high school dropout rates and lower high
school completion rates than White or Black students.
3. Hispanic enrollments in colleges and universities increased between 1980
and 2000, though a smaller proportion of Hispanics complete college compared
to Whites and Blacks.
4. There is a positive relationship between education and salary for all
racial/ethnic groups, but the incomes of Hispanic men are lower than those of
White men at most educational levels.
average). The Hispanic poverty rate is 21.8 percent, while non-Hispanic Whites
average 8.3 percent. This means that one in five Hispanics struggles to make a
living - leading to a disadvantaged life. Source: Census Bureau.
Justice: The Federal Bureau of Investigation annual reports shows Hate Crimes
toward Hispanics is steadily rising. Look at the statistics...
Year Incidents Offenses Victims
2005 522 660 722
2004 475 611 646
2003 426 529 595
Source: FBI.gov
Education: According to the National Center for Education Statistics...
1. Hispanic students have retention and suspension/expulsion rates that are
higher than those of Whites.
2. Hispanic students have higher high school dropout rates and lower high
school completion rates than White or Black students.
3. Hispanic enrollments in colleges and universities increased between 1980
and 2000, though a smaller proportion of Hispanics complete college compared
to Whites and Blacks.
4. There is a positive relationship between education and salary for all
racial/ethnic groups, but the incomes of Hispanic men are lower than those of
White men at most educational levels.
Group founders: (front) Zhyla Alvarado, (sitting,
left to right) Jesse Garcia, Corey Slover and
Patricia Mancha. (Standing, left to right) Rey De
Los Santos and Suzanne Hickman.
left to right) Jesse Garcia, Corey Slover and
Patricia Mancha. (Standing, left to right) Rey De
Los Santos and Suzanne Hickman.
May 26, 2007
LULAC Council 4871 sends four
delegates to the Texas
Convention in El Paso, presents
a tolerance session at the
convention, and a LULAC 4871 is
selected to lead the pledge of
allegiance during the general
session.
delegates to the Texas
Convention in El Paso, presents
a tolerance session at the
convention, and a LULAC 4871 is
selected to lead the pledge of
allegiance during the general
session.
Good & Welfare of the Council
Since the beginning of LULAC Council 4871, we
have received favorable press. Many of have been
inspired because of the following stories:
"Dallas busca facilitar trámites en español"
Al Dia (Dallas) - Friday, Oct. 19, 2007
http://www.aldiatx.com/sharedcontent/dws/aldia/loca
les/stories/DN-countyemployees_19dia.ART0.State.
Edition1.155a57e.html
"Oak Lawn rallies to aid wife, child of murdered
man"
Dallas Morning News (Dallas) -Thursdsay, July 5,
2007
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/new
s/localnews/gooddeeds/stories/DN-gooddeed_05m
et.ART.North.Edition1.436c0a6.html
"Orientations: Rub elbows, bridge the gap for Gay
LULAC"
Quick DFW (Dallas) - Tuesday, January 23, 2007
http://www.quickdfw.com/columnists/orientations/sto
ries/DN-pop--orientations_23ick.ART.State.Edition1.
298b92f.htmlwww.quickdfw.com/columnists/orientat
ions/stories/DN-pop--orientations_23ick.ART.State.
Edition1.298b92f.html
"Gay LULAC elects officers"
Dallas Voice (Dallas) - Thursday, November 30,
2006
http://www.dallasvoice.com/artman/exec/view.cgi/49/
4069
"Double Trouble: A new gay LULAC chapter fights
discrimination on two fronts"
Dallas Observer (Dallas) - Thursday, October 19,
2006
http://www.dallasobserver.com/2006-10-19/news/do
uble-trouble/
"LULAC funda su capitulo gay"
Al Dia (Dallas) - Wednesday, October 25, 2006
http://www.aldiatx.com/ultimas/stories/DN-LULAC.A
RT.State.Edition1.3e6a61f.html
"Did rally unleash new political power?"
Dallas Morning News (Dallas) - Thursday, August
17, 2006
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/new
s/localnews/stories/081706dnmetmegamarchfolo.2
964fe4.html
have received favorable press. Many of have been
inspired because of the following stories:
"Dallas busca facilitar trámites en español"
Al Dia (Dallas) - Friday, Oct. 19, 2007
http://www.aldiatx.com/sharedcontent/dws/aldia/loca
les/stories/DN-countyemployees_19dia.ART0.State.
Edition1.155a57e.html
"Oak Lawn rallies to aid wife, child of murdered
man"
Dallas Morning News (Dallas) -Thursdsay, July 5,
2007
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/new
s/localnews/gooddeeds/stories/DN-gooddeed_05m
et.ART.North.Edition1.436c0a6.html
"Orientations: Rub elbows, bridge the gap for Gay
LULAC"
Quick DFW (Dallas) - Tuesday, January 23, 2007
http://www.quickdfw.com/columnists/orientations/sto
ries/DN-pop--orientations_23ick.ART.State.Edition1.
298b92f.htmlwww.quickdfw.com/columnists/orientat
ions/stories/DN-pop--orientations_23ick.ART.State.
Edition1.298b92f.html
"Gay LULAC elects officers"
Dallas Voice (Dallas) - Thursday, November 30,
2006
http://www.dallasvoice.com/artman/exec/view.cgi/49/
4069
"Double Trouble: A new gay LULAC chapter fights
discrimination on two fronts"
Dallas Observer (Dallas) - Thursday, October 19,
2006
http://www.dallasobserver.com/2006-10-19/news/do
uble-trouble/
"LULAC funda su capitulo gay"
Al Dia (Dallas) - Wednesday, October 25, 2006
http://www.aldiatx.com/ultimas/stories/DN-LULAC.A
RT.State.Edition1.3e6a61f.html
"Did rally unleash new political power?"
Dallas Morning News (Dallas) - Thursday, August
17, 2006
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/new
s/localnews/stories/081706dnmetmegamarchfolo.2
964fe4.html
| "I think we showed the world that nonviolence can work to make social change." Dolores Huerta |
Several people have written and emailed to show their
support of our new council....
January 30, 2007
Dear Gay LULAC,
While making plans to visit my stepmother in Dallas, I visited
the website of The Dallas Voice and came across the
mention of Gay LULAC. The more I read, the more
incredulous (increible!) I became.
I live on a small island off the coast of Cape Cod in
Massachusetts. It is very affluent, and consequently, most
local Americans do not care to do the menial jobs. We rely a
lot on Latin workers — many of whom I have befriended and
have lived with. If only there was an organization like LULAC
here.
The majority of my Latin friends are not Gay, but still suffer
from the inequalities inherent in the present system. I
probably will never be able to attend a meeting of Gay LULAC,
(my travel plans are 2/14 - 2/21). I'll miss the next one.
But I would like to join and also make a contribution. I am a
chef and I am very impressed with the "Cena En El Barrio."
So, if you could, please email me with info on who to make a
check to for membership fee and also a contribution.
Muchismo Gracias
Virgil Obsorn
Nantucket, Massachusetts
support of our new council....
January 30, 2007
Dear Gay LULAC,
While making plans to visit my stepmother in Dallas, I visited
the website of The Dallas Voice and came across the
mention of Gay LULAC. The more I read, the more
incredulous (increible!) I became.
I live on a small island off the coast of Cape Cod in
Massachusetts. It is very affluent, and consequently, most
local Americans do not care to do the menial jobs. We rely a
lot on Latin workers — many of whom I have befriended and
have lived with. If only there was an organization like LULAC
here.
The majority of my Latin friends are not Gay, but still suffer
from the inequalities inherent in the present system. I
probably will never be able to attend a meeting of Gay LULAC,
(my travel plans are 2/14 - 2/21). I'll miss the next one.
But I would like to join and also make a contribution. I am a
chef and I am very impressed with the "Cena En El Barrio."
So, if you could, please email me with info on who to make a
check to for membership fee and also a contribution.
Muchismo Gracias
Virgil Obsorn
Nantucket, Massachusetts
July 12, 2007
LULAC Council 4871 sends four
delegates to the National
Convention in Chicago and
presents a tolerance session at
the convention.
delegates to the National
Convention in Chicago and
presents a tolerance session at
the convention.
March 25, 2008
LULAC Council 4871 elects its
officers: President Jesse Garcia,
Vice President Felix Arrieta,
Treasurer Zhyla Alvarado,
Secretary Pepe Johnson and
Parliamentarian Stan Bossler.
officers: President Jesse Garcia,
Vice President Felix Arrieta,
Treasurer Zhyla Alvarado,
Secretary Pepe Johnson and
Parliamentarian Stan Bossler.